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MENISCAL REPAIR PROTOCOL - Medfusion
Bruce A. stewart , MD, MBA Orthopaedic Surgeon/Sports Medicine Specialist 370 N. 120th Avenue Holland MI 49424 P MENISCAL REPAIR PROTOCOL The fibro cartilaginous menisci act as shock absorbers, force distributors, and aid in knee stabilization. Menis-cal tears are the most common of all knee injuries. The most common mechanism of injury is twisting the knee with a planted foot. A pop is often audible followed by severe pain and swelling. With the next few days, the patient may notice a catching feeling or feel that the knee is locked up and gives way. Stairs may be difficulty and painful as well as squatting and kneeling activities. If conservative treatment fails and the tear is in a location in which healing can occur, a MENISCAL REPAIR is indicated. If at all possible, it is beneficial to REPAIR a tear rather than remove part of the meniscus because 70-90% of people who undergo total menisectomies have osteoarthritis OA in the knee joint within 10 years.
Bruce A. Stewart, MD, MBA Orthopaedic Surgeon/Sports Medicine Specialist 370 N. 120th Avenue Holland MI 49424 P 616.396.5855 MENISCAL REPAIR PROTOCOL
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